Career and Education Opportunities for Professional Athletes in Maine

Maine has a population of 1,318,301, which has grown by 3.40% over the past 10 years. Nicknamed the "Pine Tree State," its capital is Augusta, though its largest city is Portland.

The national trend for professional athletes sees this job pool growing by about 11.8% over the next eight years. Professional athletes generally compete in athletic events.

The average wage in the general category of Sports jobs is $15,830 per year in Maine, and an average of $30,850 per year nationwide. Jobs in this field include: prize fighter, auto racer, and surfer.

In 2008, there were a total of 840,874 jobs in Maine. The average annual income was $36,368 in 2008, up from $35,028 in 2007. The unemployment rate in Maine was 8.0% in 2009, which has grown by 2.7% since the previous year. Roughly 22.9% of Maine residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Maine include paper manufacturing, pulp, paper, and paperboard mills, and direct selling establishments. Notable tourist destinations include the Maine Womens Chistian Temperance Union, the Tate House Museum, and the Portland Harbor Museum.

CITIES WITH Professional Athlete OPPORTUNITIES IN Maine

JOB DESCRIPTION: Professional Athlete

Professional Athlete video from the State of New Jersey Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development

In general, professional athletes compete in athletic events.

Every day, professional athletes are expected to be able to do heavy work over long periods of time. They need to listen to and understand others in meetings.

Similar jobs with educational opportunities in Maine include:

Athletic Scout. Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

LOCATION INFORMATION: Maine

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Maine has a population of 1,318,301, which has grown by 3.40% over the past decade. Nicknamed the "Pine Tree State," its capital is Augusta, though its biggest city is Portland. In 2008, there were a total of 840,874 jobs in Maine. The average annual income was $36,368 in 2008, up from $35,028 the previous year. The unemployment rate in Maine was 8.0% in 2009, which has grown by 2.7% since the previous year. Approximately 22.9% of Maine residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.

The top industries in Maine include paper manufacturing, pulp, paper, and paperboard mills, and direct selling establishments. Notable tourist attractions include the Maine Womens Chistian Temperance Union, the Tate House Museum, and the Portland Harbor Museum.